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Rent Agreement Charges in Pune
Every agreement has four parts: stamp duty and the registration fee (government charges), ₹300 document handling, and our flat ₹1,000 service charge. Use the calculator below for your exact total.
Government charges
Paid to the Government of Maharashtra. Not our income.
Stamp duty
Calculated per agreement0.25% of the total consideration - total rent for the period, plus any non-refundable deposit, plus 10% yearly interest on the refundable deposit (Article 36A, Maharashtra Stamp Act).
Registration fee
₹1,000 urban · ₹500 ruralFixed fee for registering the agreement with the Department of Registration and Stamps, depending on where the property is.
Document handling
Fixed, the same for every agreement.
Document handling charges (DHC)
₹300per agreementA fixed charge per agreement for processing the registration document. The same for urban and rural properties.
Our service charge
Our professional fee - the only part we earn.
Professional service charge
₹1,000per agreement · urban or ruralDrafting the agreement, checking every detail with both parties, coordinating registration and the biometric appointment - at our Pune office or at your doorstep, subject to availability - and sharing the registered copy.
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Your rent agreement cost estimate
- Total rent (₹12,000 × 11)
- ₹1,32,000
- Deposit interest (10% a year)
- ₹2,750
- Total consideration
- ₹1,34,750
- Stamp duty0.25% of consideration · ₹336.88 rounded
- ₹337
- Registration fee (Urban)
- ₹1,000
- Document handling charges
- ₹300
- Our professional service chargeDrafting & registration coordination - not a government fee
- ₹1,000
Government charges
Total estimated payable
₹2,637
These charges are indicative estimates based on the information provided. Final stamp duty and registration charges are subject to the applicable Maharashtra Stamp Act, IGR rules and official assessment.
How stamp duty is calculated
Stamp duty on a leave and license agreement in Maharashtra is charged under Article 36A of Schedule I to the Maharashtra Stamp Act. For agreements up to 60 months it is 0.25% of the total consideration: the rent for the whole period, plus any non-refundable deposit, plus 10% yearly interest on the refundable deposit for the agreement period. So two agreements with the same monthly rent can have different stamp duty if their deposit or duration differ.
Registration fee
The registration fee is ₹1,000 for properties in urban areas - such as Pune and Pimpri-Chinchwad municipal limits - and ₹500 for rural (gram panchayat) areas. It is paid to the government along with the stamp duty.
Our service charge
A flat ₹1,000 per agreement, whether the property is urban or rural, and whether you visit our office or we arrange a doorstep appointment. It covers drafting, checking details, coordinating registration and sharing the registered copy. It is separate from, and never included in, the government registration fee.
Our pricing promise
- You get an itemised estimate before you pay anything.
- Stamp duty and registration fee are passed through at actuals - no mark-up.
- No hidden charges: anything extra is agreed with you in advance.
Questions about charges
How much does a rent agreement cost in Pune?
The total has two parts: government charges (stamp duty and registration fee, paid at actuals) and the professional service fee for drafting and coordination. Stamp duty depends on the rent, deposit and duration, so we give you an itemised estimate before you proceed.
Use our stamp duty calculator for an instant itemised estimate, or see our charges page and the guide how much does a rent agreement cost in Pune.
Who pays the stamp duty on a rent agreement?
The owner and tenant can agree who pays, and the agreement should say so. In practice, the tenant (licensee) usually bears the stamp duty and registration fee in Pune, but it is a matter of agreement between the parties.
Whoever pays, the agreement must be adequately stamped - an under-stamped document can attract penalty. The stamp duty amount is calculated on the rent, deposit and period under Article 36A of the Maharashtra Stamp Act.
What is the registration fee in Pune?
For properties within Pune and Pimpri-Chinchwad municipal limits (urban), the government registration fee for a leave and license agreement is ₹1,000. Document handling charges of ₹300 are separate.
What is the registration fee in rural Maharashtra?
For properties in rural (gram panchayat) areas, the registration fee is ₹500. Stamp duty is calculated the same way as in urban areas.
What are document handling charges?
Document handling charges (DHC) are a fixed ₹300 per agreement for processing the registration document. They apply to both urban and rural properties and are separate from stamp duty and the registration fee.
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